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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 31, 2006 15:07:22 GMT
Oooo.... tempting... But no. Nice try, BJC, but I'm more looking for a universal symbol rather than one that says 'comic reader'.
Not that I might not do something else with that image...
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Post by BJC on Oct 31, 2006 15:11:22 GMT
Boring was great if you ask me...
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Post by Venom65437 on Oct 31, 2006 15:29:18 GMT
This isn't too bad.... just pick one and stick with it! LoL
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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 31, 2006 15:31:30 GMT
Aw, V, you know I can't do that... ;D
Kane the Perfectionist has to get it right else where's the point? ;D
That said, I like this one... for now ;D
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Post by BJC on Oct 31, 2006 15:34:35 GMT
Not that I might not do something else with that image... ....Of which should not be spoken of in polite company?  |
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Post by Tsel on Oct 31, 2006 15:35:44 GMT
Aw, V, you know I can't do that... ;D Kane the Perfectionist has to get it right else where's the point? ;D That said, I like this one... for now ;D You nailed it alright EK It's a chaotic phallic symbol.  (I jest I hope you know)   Well, what was I supposed to do without Peter around to say something? ;D |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 31, 2006 15:37:36 GMT
Um... Thanks, Tsel... I think ;D
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Post by Tsel on Oct 31, 2006 15:42:29 GMT
(chuckle) I do jest. I know well, you got the symbol from Michael Moorcock’s "Elric of Melniboné" series  |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 31, 2006 15:45:47 GMT
S'right  Moorcock created the whole Order/Chaos thing, and created the symbols for both. The Chaos Symbol represents infinite possibility by pointing in every direction As such, I like what it implies about the world |
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Post by Gray Lensman on Oct 31, 2006 15:50:38 GMT
Personally speaking, I'm generally fine with this scheme as things stand right now. Now that said, it's more important to me that the rest of you can use it. My main concern is that whatever scheme we use is something everyone can read and navigate without too much trouble. Beyond that, I'm quite flexible as far as what we use. |
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Post by peterh on Oct 31, 2006 16:16:03 GMT
As far as background images are concerned, everyone - I like this one. Find me one I like more, and I'll change it of course. I like having a background far better than just a single colour, which seems kinda boring. This IS your board, Elliot. But this background is distracting and that makes it much more complicated for new users and might actually scare them away. Boring it may be, but as far as usability goes, a one color background is much more effective than one with many elements. One of the first things I was taught about design - too many elements makes a site seem cluttered and ruin the focus. And hey - the link colors might be changed, but they are still damn hard to read. The "Return to top" link clashes with the darker red/black colors and the text at the bottom is unreadable as it's black. We may not use those functions, but imagine being a new user coming here and having to struggle to read the links and not being able to read the text due to the background that distracts anyway. That could seem unproffessional I'm afraid and might result in one member lost. I showed both version of the background to some in my class and my housemates, and honestly everyone found it distracting and hard to focus on. These are both random netusers and multimediedesigners studying to be professional webdesigners. I am not trying to knock you down here, Elliot. Far from it. I am arguing against the background and choice of color. nothing personal, but you know that. For the last time. Can I suggest you just try a one color background. Maybe a green or dark blueish? I am not sure but it will improve usability and make things clearer. |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 31, 2006 16:57:32 GMT
If I were designing this wholly for myself, Peter, it would be black with red lettering, but I suspect most would find that very offputting indeed... The idea is to find a happy medium that everyone can live with and that encourages both posting and new member participation. The last version made several members unhappy, so clearly was not doing its job. The new (And final - for at least the next ten minutes ;D) background should, I hope, remedy that. And of course I know it's not personal Please show the new version to all those potential new boardies you've been hiding your friends in design. And get them to read the darn thing, too! ;D |
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Post by Glance A'Lot on Oct 31, 2006 17:00:58 GMT
It's been a long and chaotic day - and somehow I seem to have the blues...
You have my sympathy Elliot - I remember all the modding and experimenting when we designed my board - - - which is why the design there WILL NOT CHANGE! By the might of the root log-in - NEVER (again)!
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Post by peterh on Oct 31, 2006 17:02:58 GMT
I could live with something like this Maybe you could try an off-white text? But heck this is IMO a big big improvement, El !! |
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Post by peterh on Oct 31, 2006 17:03:59 GMT
Please show the new version to all those potential new boardies you've been hiding your friends in design. And get them to read the darn thing, too! ;D Heh, I can't show them before tomorrow but I like this much better than the last two. It's gives a much more streamlined, cleaner and nicer look. |
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Post by Tsel on Oct 31, 2006 17:05:27 GMT
I can really see things a whole lot better now. Thank you. I do miss the chaos symbol, but so be it. |
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Post by Venom65437 on Oct 31, 2006 17:06:14 GMT
Are you DONE yet? |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 31, 2006 17:06:36 GMT
Thanks, Glance When this one finally settles down, I don't think I'll be in any hurry to change it again, I know that much ;D That said, if my board looked half as good I'd not change it, either |
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Post by peterh on Oct 31, 2006 17:08:01 GMT
Thanks, Glance When this one finally settles down, I don't think I'll be in any hurry to change it again, I know that much ;D That said, if my board looked half as good I'd not change it, either *cough* try a soft white tex..or maybe gray (not as in Steve ) *cough* |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 31, 2006 17:08:48 GMT
Everyone else - I'm done for now. And the text is fine, Peter. Off-white text on the current background would drive my eyes insane, so it ain't happening. Black is best for clarity |
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